Party In The Park!

It's time once again for another Illini tradition here in Chicago! The 10th annual Illini Party in the Park to benefit the I FUND will be held at Joes Sports Bar on Friday, August 6th. Head Illini Men's Basketball Coach Bruce Weber will be in attendance. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the Chicago summer with Coach Weber and your fellow Illini!

Tickets are only $25 in advance, and if available tickets will be $30 at the door!

HERE ARE THE DETAILS:

2004 ILLINI PARTY IN THE PARK

Joes Sports Bar (940 W. Weed St. in Chicago)

Friday, August 6th

7-10:00 pm

$25 includes ($30 at the door)

beverages (draft beer, mixed drinks, wine, soda)
food from a dinner buffet (the grill will be fired up on the patio! - hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, corn on the cob, pasta salad, vegetable tray, & brownies)

Live band - 16 Candles (includes 2 UI grads)

Free admission to the post part starting at 10:30pm with another live band - The Larkins

ALSO CHECK OUT THESE HIGHLIGHTS:

Head Men's Basketball Coach Bruce Weber will be in attendance

Appearances by other Illini celebrities

Illini Door Prizes

Illini Highlight videos

Silent Auction of Illini/Chicago area items

YOU CAN ORDER TICKETS THROUGH:

EMAIL: c-tuttle@uiuc.edu (we need your method of payment and your mailing address)

PHONE: (312) 575-7850, contact Chris Tuttle or Kari Shoettle

OR BY MAIL (it is best to call or email first to reserve a spot): Illini Center, 200 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606

We accept Visa, MC, and Discover. Checks should be made out to University of Illinois.

Again tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (based on availability).

Order your tickets today to reserve your spot for the 2004 Illini Party in the Park!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PARTY IN THE PARK SPONSORS:

Joes Sports Bar

Hanley Group

If you are interested in sponsoring Illini Party in the Park, please contact Chris Tuttle at c-tuttle@uiuc.edu or (312) 575-7850.

For more information on the I FUND please visit www.fightingillini.com

GO ILLINI!

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